sensational
/senˈseɪʃənəl/
CEFR level B2Topic MediaWord #4421 in the learning path
轰动的；耸人听闻的
Definitions
adj. Causing great excitement or shock, sometimes through exaggeration.
轰动的；耸人听闻的
adj. Extremely impressive or enjoyable.
极好的；令人惊叹的
Example
The sensational news left everyone at breakfast speechless.
这条轰动的新闻让吃早餐的每个人都惊讶得说不出话来。
Sensational reporting may attract large audiences, but it can distort public understanding of important social issues.
耸人听闻的报道可能吸引大量受众，却也可能扭曲公众对重要社会问题的理解。
Collocations
- sensational news
- sensational reporting
- sensational performance
Word family
- sensation (n.)
- sensationally (adv.)
- sensationalism (n.)
- sensationalise (v.)
Usage tip
形容报道常含夸张之意；形容表演可意为精彩。
FAQ
- What does sensational mean?
- Causing great excitement or shock, sometimes through exaggeration. Extremely impressive or enjoyable.
- How is sensational pronounced?
- UK /senˈseɪʃənəl/, US /senˈseɪʃənəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
